My dog has small bumps with white heads on his underbelly. What to do?

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Hi, my dog has these small bumps on his underbelly some appear to just be bumps others seem to have a white head of some sort, how can I get rid of these. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 70 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This appears to be a pustule (pus-filled bump), which indicates that Sebastian has a pyoderma (bacterial skin infection). You can help remove these and keep them from coming back by cleaning the area with a medicated shampoo (can find this at the pet store) daily. Clean the area for at-least ten minutes at a time using warm water and a cloth. Wipe the skin gently, but do not scrub. Don't be surprised if some of these lesions pop - this is perfectly fine. Continue the daily cleaning until you don't see these bumps anymore. If it's not getting better within two weeks, then it's best to take Sebastian to the vet. He may need stronger medication to clear this problem and they can also ensure that his overall health is OK. I hope that helps and Sebastian gets better soon.

My dog has small bumps with white heads on his underbelly. What to do?

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